Free Crochet Chunky Cowl pattern

Free crochet chunky cowl pattern – the perfect gift! This pattern makes a beautiful, modern looking (dare I say it trendy?) cowl in just a few hours. The pattern is really simple and perfect for beginners but because of the size/weight of the yarn, the pattern looks fabulously chunky and intricate. The perfect last minute gift!

Materials

2 x balls of Robin Super Chunky Yarn or similar weight yarn (I used shade 111) – Robin Super Chunky yarn is 100% acrylic but very soft and luxurious feeling and only costs under £2 per ball! Amazing value!

Free Crochet Chunky Cowl Pattern Instructions

3. Ch4, working into next 3ch loop, 5tr cl, *ch3, working into next 3ch loop, 1dc, ch3, working in next 3ch loop, 5tr cl*, repeat from *to* 3 times, ch1, make 1tr in the top of the last dc. (5 x clusters)

4. 1dc in top of tr, *ch3, working into 3ch loop, 1dc*, repeat from *to* end, working last dc in the 3rd ch of the 4ch. (9 x 3ch loops)

5. Ch5, working into 1st 3ch loop, 1dc, *ch3, working into next 3ch loop, 5tr cl, ch3, working into next 3ch loop, 1dc*, repeat from *to* end, ch2, 1tr in last dc. ( 4 x clusters)

6. 1dc in top of tr, *ch3, working into 3ch loop, 1dc*, repeat from *to* end, working last dc in the 3rd ch of the 5ch. (9 x 3ch loops)

7. Repeat rows 3-6, 8 times (18 rows of bobbles)

8. Repeat row 3-5. (19 rows of bobbles)
9. Join ends. Match the ends together in a straight line, ensuring the cowl isn’t twisted. 1dc in top of tr, make 1dc in 1st ch of other end to join the 2 ends together.

ch1, *working through both the 1st 2ch sp from the other end and the 3ch sp, sl st, ch3*, repeat from *to* end, working last sl st in the 3rd ch of the 5ch and the last dc. You should now have joined the 2 ends together to form a loop. Fasten in any ends.

Enjoy!

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